Malaysian master's student Shin Jie Yong poured through more than 100 different studies examining the efficacy of cloth masks in fighting airborne infections, and his conclusion is that it's "Questionable."
A meta-analysis published last month showed, not surprisingly, that "Wearing N95s and surgical masks decreased the risk of respiratory infections by 33% and 17%, respectively, compared to no mask" at all, Yong says.
Aside from cloth masks, we can be assured that N95s and surgical masks don't promote respiratory viral infections.
Wearing a more typical, cheaper, easier-to-buy, double-layered cloth mask "Increased infection risk instead by a staggering 380% versus no mask." This is according to another meta-analysis of data from a number of studies from around the world.
Another study Yong quoted "Found an 11% reduction in influenza-like illnesses in those who wore masks, but this result did not reach statistical significance." Also, that study failed to differentiate between people wearing N95 masks, surgical masks, or more common cloth masks.
"In the end," Yong concluded, he partly agrees with Sen. Rand Paul who, Young writes, had "Said that cloth masks don't prevent infection."
So my sick kid - who clearly they're treating as though he's a COVID leper - is stuck coughing like crazy with a mask strapped to his face.
It's becoming increasingly difficult to discern fact from fiction, and unfortunately the media has a strong bias. They spin stories to make conservatives look bad and will go to great lengths to avoid reporting on the good that comes from conservative policies. There are a few shining lights in the media landscape-brave conservative outlets that report the truth and offer a different perspective. We must support conservative outlets like this one and ensure that our voices are heard.
Friday, September 3, 2021
A Scientist Delved Into 100 Studies on Mask Efficacy. Here's What He Learned
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